Racism

Newspaper clipping titled, "Would-be immigrants' rejection remembered" that discusses the various incidents of racism that members from the South Asian community have faced in Canada, including the Komagata Maru incident that occured on May 23, 1914. It talks about the prevalence of racism experienced by the community in the present as compared to the time of the Komagata Maru incident and the importance of raising awareness about it. The article was published on July 23, 2007 in The Province and written by Cheryl Chan.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, 100 years spent fighting for rights. The article highlights the significance of the Khalsa Diwan Society in the Indo-Canadian 's religious, social and political activities since 1906 and its lead role in the struggle for human rights for the Indo-Canadian community in Canada, such as the Komagata Maru incident. The article was written by Kim Bolan and published in the Vancouver Sun.

Creator: Bolan, Kim

Newspaper clipping titled, Descendants of passengers on ill-fated ship call on Ottawa, Komagata Maru kin wants amends, written by Kim Bolan published in Vancouver Sun. The article describes how sembers of the Sikh community are calling for compensation for decendants of Komagata Maru passengers denied entry to Vancouver in 1914 .

Poster titled, "Race and September 11th 2011: Ten Years Later." The poster provides details for a dialouge and discussion event with topics focusing on issues of race, racism, gender and communities as well as the changes in the view of Muslims and other racialized minority groups in North America. The event was held by the Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) at University of the Fraser Valley. The guest speakers of the event were Sidrah Ahmad, Itrath Syed and Alison Wainwright, and was held on September 12, 2011.

Audio interview with Mohinder Singh Gidda conducted by MB. Mohinder Singh Gidda is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1970. Gidda began working at the Snowcrest Canary in Abbotsford, B.C when he arrived in Canada. He discusses his work experience in both farms and sawmills. Gidda also discusses the people he worked with, his experience living in bunkhouses, his unions experiences, and the racism he faced over the years.

Transcription of interview with Mohinder Singh Gidda in which he discusses his personal history and immigration to Canada in 1970. Gidda began working at Snowcrest Canary in Abbotsford, B.C and worked in both farms and sawmills in Canada. He also discusses the people he worked with, his experiences living in bunkhouses, his union experiences, and the racism he faced over the years.

Narrative of Mohinder Singh Gidda discusses his personal work background, life in India, and immigration to Canada in 1970. Gidda mentions his marriage and working in both farms and various sawmills in B.C. He discusses his wages, working conditions and encounters with racism. He further discusses stories about union debates and his support for the International Woodworkers of America (IWA). Gidda concludes by reflecting on his past.

Audio interview with Manga Lagah conducted by MB. Manga Langah is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1954. Lagah discusses working in a mill factory, the difference between union and nonunion mills, as well as his family and marriage. Lagah mentions the celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Lohri, Vaisakhi, and the Nagar Kirtan. He also speaks about cooking, challenges he faced with racism, and his wages.

Transcription of interview with Manga Lagah in which he discusses his working conditions in a mill factory, the difference between union and non-union mills, his family, and his marriage. Lagah mentions the celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Lohri, Vaisakhi, and the Nagar Kirtan. He also discusses cooking, wages, and challenges he faced with racism.

Narrative of Manga Lagah which discusses his experience working in a mill factory, his family and marriage. Lagah mentions the celebrations he attended in his leisure time such as Lohri, Vaisakhi, and the Nagar Kirtan. He also mentions cooking, wages and challenges he and his wife faced with racism.